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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the LX10 (1") and ZS70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was brought out 7 months prior to the ZS70 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX10 matches up vs the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZS70

 LX10 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LX10

 ZS70 LX10 
AnnouncedApril 2017September 2016More modern by 7 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS70

 LX10 ZS70 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LX10 compared to the ZS70.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and ZS70.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The LX10 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged LX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
54
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average (310g)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
75
lighter than average (310g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 shots)
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
38
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (310g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternative name Lumix DMC-LX15 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-09-19 2017-04-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $450